st johns primary school newsletter
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Upcoming Events
*4th November-Kinder Parent Information
Evening.
*5th November-Reflection evening for Reconciliation.
*11th November-Remembrance Day Liturgy 10.30am.
*13th November-Clothing Pool
*19th November- Polding Cricket
Trials.
*19th November-P&F Meeting
6.30pm. AGM 7.30pm
*22nd and 29th November-Kinder
Orientation.
*6th December-P&F Picnic and Carols.
*12th December-End of Year Mass
11am.
*17th December-P&F End of Year
Dinner.
18th December-Last Day of School for
2013.
www.stjohnspprimarydubbo.catholic.edu.au
ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
S c h o o l M a n a g e r F a t h e r M a r k M c G u i g a n S c h o o l C h a p l a i n F a t h e r G r e g B e l l a m y P r i n c i p a l - M r . O ’ L e a r y A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l – M r . F o l e y R E C – M r . S c h w a g e r
Conta ct D eta i l s:
138 Sh erato n Roa d DUBB O NS W 2830
Ph.: 0268822677
Welcome to Week 5.
Tonight (Monday) we welcome our 2014 Kindergarten parents to an information session
commencing at 6:30pm in our hall. It is always a nice meeting where new parents get to
meet families already a part of our school community. I am sure all of the new families will
feel very welcomed. The first Kinder Orientation session for the students will be held on
Friday, 22nd of November.
Last Friday was All Saints Day. The universal call to holiness is a key message of the day.
Mr Schwager organized a very moving and reflective prayer time during lunch. Thanks
Mr Schwager. One of the ways to mark this day is to engage in some simple research on
any saint that you know. I have done this with Mary MacKillop. In reading about her life
and times, I saw that her incredible acceptance of Christ’s love and her commitment to her
faith resulted in her establishing schools across Australia and New Zealand during very
challenging times and in adverse circumstances. The achievement was not the goal but
the spreading of Christ’s love was what drove her. Within
our own community in recent weeks we have witnessed our
Mission Day and we see people in our Parish who
continually reach out to others in need through the work of
social justice groups. Saintly behaviour is all around us
because the love of Christ is there, too. On this special day,
asking ourselves about our response to the call to holiness
is an interesting question to ponder.
This Friday, commencing at 9:00, Father Greg will be joining us for a K – 2 Liturgy. We are
very fortunate to have Father Greg as our school Chaplain.
However, we should never forget the importance of sharing the
experience of Mass with our children at our Parish. St Brigid’s
Parish can only continue to grow with your active participation. The
Reflection evening for Reconciliation candidates is tomorrow
evening. We will keep all of these young people in our prayers as
they finalize their preparation for this sacrament.
4th November 2013
Our school, like all schools across the nation will be implementing the New Australian Curriculum
in English in 2014. In addition to English we will also be implementing the New Mathematics
curriculum. Students will develop their mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding through a
range of learning experiences across:
Our students will develop their problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning and students in Stage 3 develop
a deeper understanding in statistics and probability. This new Syllabus builds on the strength of the existing NSW
curriculum. As the new year unfolds there will be information sessions about these new documents. You can also
found out further information be visiting:
http://syllabus.bos.nsw.edu.au/support-materials/parents-guide/
Class allocations will be considered soon. If you have any serious concerns re your child’s placement for next
year, would you please address this to myself in a letter by 15th of November. These concerns should only address
very serious issues with students this year or in previous years. We are lucky enough to be able to give children the
opportunity to form close relationships with other children each year. It is a very complex process when trying to
meet the emotional and learning needs of all children. Requests are not kept on file and should be made each year.
This week it came to my attention that some students at the school were
inappropriately using Instagram and Kik. While at school no student is to access any unauthorised
social media via students’ personal mobile device (phone, IPads). The monitoring of any social
media use is the responsibility of parents. The school is happy to support parents and to educate
our students on the safe and responsible use of social media. I encourage ALL parents to read
the insert in this Newsletter by Catherine Gerhardt.
Gospel Reflection
When Jesus got there, he looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down! I want to
stay with you today.” Zacchaeus hurried down and gladly welcomed Jesus.
Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “Today you and your family have been saved, because
you are a true son of Abraham. The Son of Man came to look for and to save
people who are lost.” Luke 19:1‐10
The Principal Awards for this week are awarded to:
Samantha Miller 2 Gold, Milly Williams 2 Blue, Grace Clarke 3 Blue and Indianna Bealing 3 Gold.
Have a great week & God Bless
Anthony O’Leary
For your Diary:
Year 3/4 Class Mass: Tuesday 5th November 9am in the SJP hall
Reflection Evening for Reconciliation Candidates: Tuesday 5th November 7pm
Infants Class Mass: Friday 8th November 9am
Remembrance Day Liturgy: Monday 11th November 10.30am in our school hall.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Wednesday 13th November 5.30pm at St Brigid’s Church
Year 5/6 Class Mass: Wednesday 13th November 9am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tomorrow night, Tuesday 5th November at 7pm, a Reflection Evening for Reconciliation candidates
and their parents will be held in St Brigid’s Church.
Remembrance Day Liturgy
Next Monday, 11th November at 10.30am, Year 3 will be leading the school in a simple
Remembrance Day Liturgy in our school hall. Parents are welcome to join us for this.
Class Masses
Over the next fortnight, Fr Greg will be leading classes in some masses in our school hall. Families
are very welcome to come along and participate in these.
Grandparent’s Day Liturgy and Morning Tea.
As usual, we had an excellent response to this annual liturgy with lots of families, especially grand-
parents, attending. Thank you to all those who helped with the liturgy, and to the P & F for
supplying morning tea.
Wishing you all a good week,
David Schwager (REC)
Grace Ballard Ashton Howey James Armour Ethan Landgraf
Madison Young Shannon Haynes Beau Butcher Eva Osborne
Blake Fox Sarah Arragon Elizabeth Meadows Hebert Hentry
Harry Montague Blake Martin Beth Clarke Connor Mathieson
Max Walsh Rebekah Scherer Will English Noah Fardell
Felicity Jeresano Tobias Dries Jack Young Chloe Egan
Harry O’Mally Byron Bland Abby Osborne Henry Smith
Charlie Smith
Sharni Archer Grace Larkin Rebecca Pengilley
Rebekah Scherer Thomas Busch Lachlan Oliver
Denim Peisley TK Chifamba Rowan Clifford
Lachlan Chapman Eddy Ho
Tidbits of information for Parents!
1.Buy your children’s school hats at the SJP
school office for $15.00.
2.Grandparents day Liturgy and Morning
Tea– Thank you parents for the amazing
support we have received with this. It was
lovely to meet some new people and to have
such a beautiful morning of fellowship.
3.Live Life Well!
ICAS Results for Science 2013
Credits awarded to –
Distinctions awarded to –
ICAS Results for Writing 2013
Credits awarded to –
Distinctions Awarded to –
ICAS Results for Spelling 2013
Credits Awarded To –
Distinctions Awarded to –
Luke Dunkley Robert Foster Jessica McCarthy Mackenzie Rooke William English Madalyn Sampson
Hannah Herbert Grace Osborne Andrew Dickerson Hannah McCarthy Angus McDonald
Rhett Masters
Lila Bourke Rhett Masters Jessica McCarthy Grace Osborne Bridie O’Dwyer
Mackenzie Rooke Angus McDonald
Jack Cowper James Monaro Rhett Masters Jessica McCarthy
Mackenzie McCarthy-Rooke Xavier Ryan Madelin Gibson Georgia Goodman
Hannah Herbert Lachlan Stevens Jessica Lawrence Angus McDonald
Lila Bourke Hannah McCarthy
Well done to everyone at St John’s
Primary School for supporting the
Mission boxes. We are part of God’s
team Socking it to Poverty!
HAIR AND ACCESSORIES
AT SCHOOL
The following is an excerpt
from the
SJP Uniform Policy:
*Long hair must be tied back
*Maroon & Pink ribbons/
scrunchies are acceptable
*Nail polish & makeup are
not appropriate
*Earrings - 1 pair of sleepers
or studs
*Bracelet - 1 medical or solid
bracelet only
*Ring – signet or plain band
*Neck Chain –single with
religious cross or medal
Canteen News Hi Everyone,
What a great (and hectic) day Tuesday was with all the visiting Grandparents-it gets big-ger each year. Thank you to all the parents and the P&F who as-sisted in making the day run smooth; canteen was crowded!!
Thanks Cathy.
Ph: 0458550747
This weeks lucky Friday helpers are:
Rebecca Smith and Karlie Webber
Clothing Pool
OPEN Wednesday 13th November
8.30am—9.30am.
The clothing pool welcomes quality donations.
Donations can be dropped to the office anytime.
Clothing pool is located inside the library; it is a volunteer service of
the P&F.
Prices vary: $2 for boys shirts, $3 for boys shorts, $2 for girls sum-mer dresses.
All enquiries can be made to:
Cath Osborne 0407386789.
SJP Band is in preparation for our performance on Sunday November 10 at: Bands on the Green!
Dear parents, if you would like to come and hear some great bands from SJP and SJ College in a relaxed atmosphere then join us:
Sunday November 10 at Dubbo City Bowling Club, Wingewarra St, Dubbo from 2pm onwards.
BYO picnic!